| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $172.73 | 3.303% | $178.4353 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.56 | 10.704% | $229.7772 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.42 | 13.744% | $65.3118 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.62 | 5.396% | $141.8841 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.80 | 6.698% | $235.5892 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 5.488% | $35.1908 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 5.467% | $227.756 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.44 | $1,113.9444 | $1,113.95 | $1,114.00 | $1,114.00 | |